Convequity
  • Client Home
  • Free Content
Sign in Subscribe

acquisitions

Why Mega Software M&A Often Fail (Pt.2)
M&A

Why Mega Software M&A Often Fail (Pt.2)

Summary * Part 2 examines common pitfalls in software M&A, including poor planning, execution, and the misalignment between top-down narratives and operational realities. * It discusses prominent M&A failures like HP-Autonomy, Intel-McAfee, and eBay-Skype to illustrate the consequences of flawed integration and strategic misalignment. * We underscore the importance of maintaining talent, governance, and addressing integration complexities, such as merging disparate software stacks and mitiga
9 min read 04 Jan 2025
Why Mega Software M&A Often Fail (Pt.1)
M&A
14 min read 21 Dec 2024

Why Mega Software M&A Often Fail (Pt.1)

Summary * Software M&A is driven by the need for rapid adaptation but often results in shareholder value decline due to integration challenges and overpaid premiums. * Acquirers face difficulties with target profiles, including high premiums for mature companies and risky bets on high-growth, unprofitable startups. * Successful software M&

Subscribe to Convequity

Don't miss out on the latest news. Sign up now to get access to the library of members-only articles.
Convequity
Convequity

Independent equity research mapping the AI value chain.
Where the silicon meets the spreadsheet.

Site
  • Latest
  • Subscribe
  • About
Connect
  • X / Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Substack
  • Email
Legal
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy
Convequity © 2026